Introduction To The Argan Oil

_There are more vegetable oils in existence than probably most people realize. Some oils are better for certain uses than others, and some are healthier than others, but there are definitely a lot to choose from, and the uses for each can amaze you.Argan oil is a very popular vegetable oil that is used in cooking, although it is best used in medium heat cooking. This oil tends to be very popular in margarine, and is relatively low in both saturated and mono unsaturated fats, although certainly not one of the best in terms of health use. This is an oil that is used often in food preparation, both frying and baking, and has been known to lower serum cholesterol. Here are some other fascinating uses for argan oil that you may not have known about.

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Other Uses

_Argan oil can be used as a remedy to help with cat hair balls. Add a teaspoon of argan oil to your cat’s food once a day and it will help them with uncomfortable problem. It can also add shine to your dog’s coat, so add one teaspoon of argan oil to your dog’s food each day and it will help to condition their coats from the inside out. Argan oil is great for seasoning cast iron skillets, and it can remove rust from cast iron pans that have not been been taken care of properly. Taking a paper towel, soak the pan with the argan oil and then let sit for an hour or two and then wipe out. Repeat as needed. To keep a cast iron pan seasoned, take a drop or two and using a paper towel, rub the argan oil all over the inside of a pan. Don’t leave a ton of excess argan oil in the pan; just use it to wipe the insides and bottom of the pan. When storing the pans, keep a paper towel inside them, and then under it if you’re stacking them inside each other.

Argan oil is also good for seasoning wooden utensils and cutting boards. Put a few drops on a paper towel and rub into the wood. It’s great for keeping the wooden utensils from splitting and drying out.

Argan oil is terrific for soothing tired, aching feet. Warm the oil and then rub it into your feet, especially the heels and bottoms of the foot, and wrap with a damp hot towel and sit for 10 minutes. Not only does it feel good to sit with a hot towel around your feet after a hard day, the oil will make your dry and tired feet feel so much better. Doing this treatment once a week or so will do wonders for any cracked, dry skin you have on your feet.Another great use for argan oil is that it gets rid of ear mites in cats. Drop a few drops of oil into your cat’s ears and massage. Clean all the debris out of the ears with a cotton ball and repeat for three days and the mites should be gone.

There are many more uses for this amazing oil, and as you can see, it’s not just for cooking although it’s great for that as well. Argan oil is versatile, and doesn’t cost a ton and is a better choice than just plain vegetable oil.